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   Horse·play

   /ˈhôrsˌplā/

   

   noun

   • 1. rough, boisterous play: "this ridiculous horseplay has gone far enough"

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   Horseplay is rough or boisterous play, often involving humor or mischief. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   What does horseplay mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HORSEPLAY definition: 1. rough, noisy behaviour, especially when people push each other as a joke 2. rough, noisy…. Learn more.

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   What is an example of horseplay?

   • Horseplay actually has an adjective form that’s not commonly used but should be: horseplayful. Example: No horseplay in the dining room! I don’t want anything getting broken! Where does horseplay come from?

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   Is horseplay dangerous?

   • Horseplay is vaguely dangerous — someone could get hurt, and that's why you might hear a teacher, babysitter, or parent yelling, "Hey, kids! Knock off the horseplay !" The origin of this word is a bit vague, although it's known to date from the 1500s, probably from the sense of a horse as a heavy, strong, rough animal.

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   Why are horses called 'horseplay'?

   • Horses are known for their energetic and boisterous movements, and this connection with lively and physical antics led to the development of the word 'horseplay' to denote rough or rowdy play often characterized by physical roughhousing and boisterous behavior.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · horseplayHORSEPLAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Horseplay is old-fashioned, rough, noisy behaviour, especially when people push each other as a joke. Learn more about this term, its synonyms, pronunciation and translations from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Horseplay is rough or boisterous play or pranks, usually by kids. Learn the word history, synonyms, and usage of horseplay with examples and sentences.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · horseplayHORSEPLAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Horseplay is old-fashioned or informal word for rough, noisy behavior, especially when people push each other as a joke. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

7. www.vocabulary.com · dictionary · horseplayHorseplay - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Horseplay is a rough, rowdy kind of fun. If you and your friends are jokingly pushing each other into a swimming pool, it's horseplay.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com · english · horseplayHORSEPLAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Horseplay is rough play in which people push and hit each other, or behave in a silly way. Learn more about the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of this old-fashioned term with Collins English Dictionary.

9. www.betterwordsonline.com · dictionary · horseplayHorseplay - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

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   Horseplay is rough or rowdy play, often characterized by physical antics and boisterous behavior. It is usually associated with children, adolescents, or adults who are in a jovial and playful mood, but it can also lead to accidents or injuries if not conducted with care and consideration.